Is YUM stock a buy or a sell according to analysts?

Of the 51 analyst ratings on Yum! Brands, Inc., 39% are Buy or Strong Buy, 28 are Hold, and 3 are Sell. The overall consensus rating is Hold. Analyst ratings are opinions, not investment advice.

What is the analyst price target for YUM?

The average analyst price target for Yum! Brands, Inc. is $169.67. Individual targets range from $155.00 to $185.00.

When is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s next earnings date?

Yum! Brands, Inc. is scheduled to report earnings on November 3, 2026. Analysts expect earnings of $1.51 per share.

Does Yum! Brands, Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes — Yum! Brands, Inc. has paid $2.96 per share in dividends over the trailing twelve months.

How volatile is YUM stock?

YUM has a beta of 0.55, meaning it has historically been less volatile than the broader market.

What sector is Yum! Brands, Inc. in?

Yum! Brands, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, the Restaurants industry, and its stock trades on NYSE.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. at a glance

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Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a Consumer Cyclical company in the Restaurants industry, headquartered in Louisville, KY, with about 49,000 employees. Its shares trade on NYSE, and its IPO date is September 17, 1997. With a market capitalization of $40.9 billion, YUM is a large-cap stock.

It trades an average of 2.5 million shares a day.

In its latest reported quarter (results released July 30, 2026), Yum! Brands, Inc. posted revenue of $2.2 billion and earnings of $1.62 per share, against estimates of $2.2 billion and $1.57.

Figures as of October 25, 2026, from market data providers. Descriptive only, not financial advice.

YUM: Frequently asked questions

As of October 25, 2026, Yum! Brands, Inc. has a market capitalization of $40.9 billion, making it a large-cap company in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

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